Burien, WA vs San Francisco, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 52). San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $84,583). Burien leads in cost of living index (139 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 50,730 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+64.8 |
D
64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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D-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
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